The most glaring weakness of what was otherwise a great 2016 recruiting class for Auburn was at linebacker—a position where the Tigers lost three players to graduation but only signed one.
But Auburn had a target in mind after national signing day that was more capable of making an instant impact than any high school recruit.
On Tuesday, Illinois linebacker T.J. Neal announced on Twitter he would transfer to Auburn for his senior year. As a graduate transfer, he'll be eligible to play immediately:
— Tyrone Neal Jr (@Tneal52) February 16, 2016
Neal's arrival couldn't come at a better time for the Tigers.